March Badness: The Top Villains in WoW

Blizzard has decided to have some fun now that the month of March has come in full swing, and they are asking players of the Blizzard Universe to join in on the fun that is called March Badness!

March Badness had eight of the most interesting bad guys in the Warcraft history go head-to-head to find out who is truly the baddest of the bad. While the polls have closed on Twitter and Facebook, we want to highlight a few awesome things about each villain that makes them a little bit special to players in the Warcraft universe, and how you can interact with them in game (boss fights, quests, items, etc).

The Lich King

After the Third War, Arthas Menethil, the fallen prince of Lordaeron, was summoned to the Frozen Throne to serve his duties as a loyal death knight. Fighting off the forces of Illidan Stormrage, Arthas broke the ice surrounding his master, donning the Lich King's helm and merging with him. Years later, the Alliance and Horde would kill Arthas, but they discovered that his vast army of undead, the Scourge, would always need to be controlled by a Lich King.

Players love The Lich King, so much so that players even want to dress up as him! During the event of Halloween, if you save up 200 Tricky Treats, you can purchase Disfraz exquisito: El Rey Exánime and dress up as the fallen prince himself! However, simply looking like Arthas himself isn't enough for some players. Every week, multiple times, some even more than 5 times a week, pay a visit to the castle of our beloved king. Yes Ciudadela de la Corona de Hielo! Here they repeatedly face the horrors and dangers that this place will forever encompass, all for slim chance that they may obtain Arthas Menethil's beloved friend in life and death; Riendas de Invencible! Regardless, if you are lucky or unlucky enough to obtain the beloved horse, make sure to pay your respects at Invencible grave. The Lich King has been around, and has had his hand in many battles. Even before March Badness he fought Illidan in the past. You can even relive that great battle by following the questline Oportunidad. If you have already done the quest and still want to see the great battle again, check out Nobbel's video. Still want more info on Arthas? Check out Nobbel's full Arthas Menthil Lore Video

Illidan Stormrage

Driven by his thirst for power and his conviction that the Burning Legion must be destroyed at any cost, the night elf Illidan Stormrage temporarily sided with the Legion during the War of the Ancients. He studied the demons' spellcasting for a time, then rejoined Azeroth's defenders and used his new knowledge to defeat the invaders. During the Third War, Tyrande released Illidan from millennia of imprisonment, hoping that the Betrayer would help drive back a new invasion by the Legion. Though Illidan fought the demons, he soon slipped into darkness: after absorbing the fel energies of the Skull of Gul'dan, Illidan became a demon, an act for which he was banished by Malfurion.

Illidan is a misunderstood bad guy. Yea, he's stepped on a few toe's but before that he was just wrongfully accused all around! You can start learning a bit of Illidan and his demon hunters as early as level 46 with the quest Se busca: el cazador de demonios. But to really dive into Illidan's background before our battle with him at Black Temple, you'll want to check out El secreto en peligro, but if you have already done that quest but still want to see or remember what happened you can watch it here. Once you've brushed up on that, there are a few things you can get to feel as cool as Illidan is. First off you can imitate his awesome tattoo's by getting your hands on either Tabardo trofeo morado de los Illidari or Tabardo trofeo verde de los Illidari. After that you can work your way into Templo Oscuro you can make your way up to Illidan, knock him around a bit get a chance at his sweet Visión maldita de Sargeras if you are a leather wearer, but if you are REALLY lucky, you can get one of his fabled Guja de guerra de Azzinoth. Lastly, you can join in aiding Illidan to the moment in time where everything turned for him in Pozo de la Eternidad. There is a ton of lore for Illidan Stormrage, brush up on it by watching Nobbel's video on The Lore on Illidan Stormrage.

Kil'jaeden

Seduced long ago by promises of power from the dark titan Sargeras, the eredar demon lord Kil'jaeden leads the Burning Legion as demons scorch entire worlds with fel corruption. His agenda is evil: consume life and magic, assimilate every possible race into the Legion's ranks, slay any who dare resist, and ultimately destroy all of creation.

We had a mere glimpse of the power of Kil'jaeden in the Meseta de La Fuente del Sol which was found in Isla de Quel'Danas. This zone itself is something that Warcraft did that was pretty fantastic. The zone unlocked parts of itself based on the servers progression, based on the amount of dailies done. You could gain a unique tabard and title in the end of it all. The zone as housed not only the Meseta de La Fuente del Sol raid but as well as the Bancal del Magister which you were able to get not only the Prole de fénix pet but as well as Halcón zancudo blanco presto mount and Orbe de los sin'dorei toy! Seriously, its a great dungeon for collectors. Anyhow back to Kil'jaeden. Even though he is very involved in the lore of all of Warcraft, he really isn't shown off enough in the game (yet?). However when you do get to tussle with him in the Sunwell he does drop a few sweet items, including the legendary Thori'dal, la furia de las estrellas! Pay him a visit sometime if you are a transmog collector, you wont regret it! If you want to learn more about this big burning legion dude, check out Nobbel's Lore about Kil'jaeden

Deathwing

Formerly the black dragon Neltharion, leader of the black dragonflight and one of the five Dragon Aspects, Deathwing was given dominion over the earth by the titans. In an unfortunate turn of fate, the titans had long ago imprisoned twisted beings of pure evil known as Old Gods deep beneath the surface of Azeroth. Despite their captivity, the Old Gods' power was so great that they drove Neltharion to madness, and he turned against the other Dragon Aspects. Deathwing spurred the Second War by sabotaging the Alliance in the guise of Daval Prestor, a human lord, and helping the Horde enslave the red Dragon Aspect, Alexstrasza. By the time he was defeated and killed, Deathwing's goal had become nothing less than the Hour of Twilight: the end of all life on Azeroth.

C'thun

The Old God C'Thun is an unfathomably evil entity whose pervasive power has suffused Azeroth since time immemorial. Imprisoned in the depths of Azeroth long ago by the titans, C'Thun freed itself in recent years. Champions of the Alliance and Horde chose not to wait for the Old God to build up its strength. They invaded the city-kingdom of Ahn'Qiraj, fighting countless qiraji and silithid before finally confronting and killing the malevolent god. Even so, it is unknown whether Azeroth has truly seen the last of C'Thun.

One of the first bosses that gave players nightmares, not only because of how horrible he looked, not because of the whispers C'thun slithered into your head, but because he was one of the games earliest difficult bosses. C'thun is a boss where his design came straight out of a nightmare. Tentacles, large piercing eyes, many teeth and many mouths. He literally ate you. If you have never seen or encountered this boss, you really should, throughout the zone of Ahn'Qiraj as you make your way through, defeating =it's foes, you begin to hear C'thun whispering into your head. Sadly because he was one of the earlier bosses, there aren't that many flavor items to get from him apart from Tentáculo derrotado de C'Thun which summons one of his tentacles. C'thun is an Old God. There are quite a few all around Azeroth, and they are all bad news. Other notable Old Gods are Yogg-Saron and Y'shaarj, who we only saw fragments of that were the Sha. Old Gods are pretty much the ultimate evil we know that lives in Azeroth. They have had a tentacle in almost every notable turning point in our history. Learn more by watching Nobbel's video about Old Gods.

Ragnaros

Until recent times, the Firelord was the incredibly powerful ruler of all fire elementals and the destroyer of Thunderaan, Prince of Air. Wielding Sulfuras, an enormous mace of flaming red elementium, Ragnaros tried to burn down the World Tree Nordrassil while Deathwing and the Twilight's Hammer cult fought to bring about the Hour of Twilight.

Ragnaros, so full of fury and rage that we had to do battle with him not once but twice! First, unknown to us, had awoken him a bit to early and had to battle him at only a fragment of his power in Núcleo de Magma. To this day people still battle him here for their chance at getting the materials to make Sulfuras, Mano de Ragnaros and Trueno Furioso, Espada Bendita del Hijo del Viento. You will see Ragnaros a second time but this time he was waiting for you and at full power in his home turf Tierras de Fuego. Here he burned the corpses of many adventurers alike! Those who were lucky to defeat him were able to get his updated hammer model this go around Sulfuras, la Mano Extinta as well as had a change to get Huevo humeante de Millagazor. You can even own your own miniature version of the Fire Lord himself! In the blizzard in game shop you can purchase a Mini Ragnaros pet that shares a few of his signature animations as well as acts as a cooking fire! There is an elemental lord for each element in Azeroth, of course Ragnaros being the hottest of the bunch. You can learn more about The Lore on Ragnaros here.

Algalon the Observer

When Alliance and Horde champions slew the corrupted titanic watcher Loken, his death triggered an automatic failsafe, summoning the constellar Algalon the Observer to investigate. In the Celestial Planetarium in Ulduar, he possesses the power to trigger the re-origination of the planet and bring about the end of all life on Azeroth.

Located in Ulduar most players didn't know how to get to him at first or even knew such a being existed. Only after defeating The Assembly of Iron, a back door would open and players would be able to loot Disco de datos de El Archivum, and start this mysterious quest where people had no idea what they were getting into. After defeating the the Keepers in their most difficult of settings were they able to gain the sigils that could unlock this door that lead them to this grand being of unimaginable power. Those who defeated Algalon (and thus saving our world one second from being destroyed) were gifted with some items that had such a grand and unique model unlike anything before its time such as Colmillo de olvido, Filo de fragmento estelar, and Cosmos. Algalon was the first being we saw that was literally made from stars. Later on we would see this theme used again with the Corcel celestial purchased in the ingame shop, Dragón celestial from obtaining 150 unique pets, and even another boss Elegon, who also had more unique models with the celestial theme as well as Riendas del dragón nimbo astral. I wonder if we will see more celestial beings in our future.

Murlocs

What would Warcraft be without Murlocs? These creatures are our trademark! They brought us anguish and fear in our early levels, collecting the scales or eyes of a few of them brought horror and death when we would be swarmed unknowingly. However they also can be... kind of..cute... There are very few murloc pets that can still be obtained apart from Terky who is the only one you can easily obtain at the moment. Most of them were only obtainable during promotional events such as Blizzcon 2015 Murkidan. There is even an extremely rare Traje de múrloc that was given to those from Blizzcon 2007. Still Murlocs no matter the level, can be found all over our world of Azeroth, even mutated versions can be found in different worlds, even different universes! Murky is a Heroes of the Storm...hero? Murlocs are even a spokesperson for a noodle shop in the new Blizzard game Overwatch! MRRGL!

Comentarios

Comentario de Arraya

I can't wait for them to focus on the Old Gods and Titan lore, it's so amazing. Hopefully by that time they add Vrykul as playable, because I would Race Change in a heartbeat.

Comentario de Espon360

on 2016-03-13T10:50:32-05:00

...I can't believe they didn't include Gorosh the Pant-Stealer. That guy's a monster.

Comentario de harulez

on 2016-03-13T10:57:21-05:00

i would love if they added ethereals as a playable race

Comentario de Xuldarinar

on 2016-03-13T11:06:45-05:00

While Illidan is my favorite individual, and as fond as I am of the legion and the scourge in their own rights, in a competition I'm certain that the Old Gods would win out (with the legion at a close second if they got their act together). Thankfully, I adore the flavor Blizzard has created with each.

On a side note:I wonder, what caste of minbari eredar society Kil'Jaeden is/would be associated with.. worker or warrior?

Comentario de GordiPug

on 2016-03-13T11:09:46-05:00

Where is Hogger? Nobody can beat him, and nobody will.

Comentario de trollibu350

on 2016-03-13T11:39:13-05:00

No JARAXXUS? The EREDAR LORD OF THE BURNING LEGION?

Comentario de Adamsm

on 2016-03-13T11:40:20-05:00

I wouldn't call Algalon a bad guy; after all, he was only doing his job and wanted to stop a threat from breaking free. Yes he was going to remake the planet, but while it would have ended the races of Azeroth, it also would killed the other threats mentioned and getting rid of the other Old Gods.

Comentario de leowow

on 2016-03-13T12:12:54-05:00

I can't wait for them to focus on the Old Gods and Titan lore, it's so amazing. Hopefully by that time they add Vrykul as playable, because I would Race Change in a heartbeat.

Vrykul will be Horde, Tuskar will be Alliance.

Comentario de FrostedElf

on 2016-03-13T12:27:59-05:00

I can't wait for them to focus on the Old Gods and Titan lore, it's so amazing. Hopefully by that time they add Vrykul as playable, because I would Race Change in a heartbeat.

Vrykul will be Horde, Tuskar will be Alliance.

Vrykul as horde? Hahaha no sweetheart.humans descended FROM vrykul. if anything i love vrykul so much(Norse men) but i doubt they can be playable due to their aggression for horde and alliance. Tuskarr doesn't make sense anyways we already have pandas, werewolves, and cows. But i would believe they can be a neutral race.SKÅL!

Comentario de AriesShion

on 2016-03-13T12:31:42-05:00

i would love if they added ethereals as a playable race

Seconded. Ethereals ... and arakkoa?

Back to topic: I don't really thnk of Illidan as a villain. Anti-villain, perhaps, because like (early) Kael'thas, he went the "ends justify the means" route of doing increasingly questionable things in service of a good/noble cause.

Comentario de GreySage

on 2016-03-13T12:37:28-05:00

While Illidan is my favorite individual, and as fond as I am of the legion and the scourge in their own rights, in a competition I'm certain that the Old Gods would win out (with the legion at a close second if they got their act together). Thankfully, I adore the flavor Blizzard has created with each.

On a side note:I wonder, what caste of minbari eredar society Kil'Jaeden is/would be associated with.. worker or warrior?

The war of the Ancients was literally brought about by the Old Gods, they manipulated Sargeras, Deathwing, Azshara, and Illidan. Considering Arthas was just a pet of the Legion, which the Old Gods have already proven that they can control, in a contest it wouldn't even be close.

Sure, the Legion is infinite, and the Scourge keeps reanimating the dead, but the Old Gods can literally materialize servants and soldiers.

Comentario de TheWabbajackX

on 2016-03-13T12:52:23-05:00

"Illidan is a misunderstood bad guy." No, I understand him very well. It's just that he's an idiot that was bitter about being friendzoned, made bad decisions and blamed others for his mistakes, sort of like Wrathion or Garrosh but with better development.

Comentario de Adamsm

on 2016-03-13T13:37:18-05:00

While Illidan is my favorite individual, and as fond as I am of the legion and the scourge in their own rights, in a competition I'm certain that the Old Gods would win out (with the legion at a close second if they got their act together). Thankfully, I adore the flavor Blizzard has created with each.

On a side note:I wonder, what caste of minbari eredar society Kil'Jaeden is/would be associated with.. worker or warrior?

The war of the Ancients was literally brought about by the Old Gods, they manipulated Sargeras, Deathwing, Azshara, and Illidan. Considering Arthas was just a pet of the Legion, which the Old Gods have already proven that they can control, in a contest it wouldn't even be close.

Sure, the Legion is infinite, and the Scourge keeps reanimating the dead, but the Old Gods can literally materialize servants and soldiers.

They only manipulated Deathwing and took advantage of the conflict to try to break free; Sargeras wanted the power of the Well, Azshara wanted Sargeras and Illidan was just a power hungry *!@#$% who couldn't accept Tyrande wanted his brother more :P

Comentario de Phlynch

on 2016-03-13T13:57:11-05:00

You're a little late.

Comentario de Etrij89o

on 2016-03-13T15:25:52-05:00

They already have done both of those in the Lore, Arraya, already in game.

Comentario de kmowine

on 2016-03-13T15:51:22-05:00

Anyone remember the R.O.U.S.s? I remember venturing into the plaguelands as a noob undead. I was killed by a giant deathskull rat! Lot's of (Monty Python) "Runaway" moments.

Comentario de Uuneya

on 2016-03-13T16:39:32-05:00

I can't wait for them to focus on the Old Gods and Titan lore, it's so amazing. Hopefully by that time they add Vrykul as playable, because I would Race Change in a heartbeat.

Vrykul will be Horde, Tuskar will be Alliance.

Yup, definitely. Alliance spurned the Forsaken - former allies of Arthas - and drove them into the waiting arms of the Horde. Since then the Forsaken have taken val'kyr - also former allies of Arthas - into the fold. Vrykul joining the Horde would be the next logical step, especially since they have the same rugged/savage aesthetic that orcs do.

As for tuskarr, I'm all for them going blueside. Alliance could use some more amiable races! Other than dwarves and gnomes they're pretty short (har har) on hospitality.

Comentario de selkie47

on 2016-03-13T17:09:26-05:00

Vrykul as horde? Hahaha no sweetheart.humans descended FROM vrykul.

That's kinda like saying Nelfs should be on their own side or on the Horde side since they descended from Trolls...

Though tbh, I would rather they be on the alliance side. :P

Comentario de InfernoGuy

on 2016-03-13T18:22:28-05:00

Ketsu Article HYPE! \\o/

And many more! :D

On topic: Arthas, because deathknight bias. :P

Comentario de JaylahPriest

on 2016-03-13T19:45:31-05:00

I'm not sure he's even still there, but back when you had to run everywhere until level 40, I can't count the number of times "Stitches" sent me to the graveyard in Duskwood.His clone that wanders up and down the scar out front of Silvermoon is still there, and still sending low-level blood elves to visit the spirit healer.